Hydroelectric Plant Electrician I

Class code 6455 · Bargaining Unit R12

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
Monthly	Annual
$8,372 to $10,792	$100,464 to $129,504

Representation

International Union of Operating Engineers represents Bargaining Unit R12, Craft and Maintenance.

Bargaining Unit R12 raise history
The current memorandum of understanding

Where these jobs are

61 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

Department	Employees
Department of Water Resources	61

Against the market

The BLS median wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay across all California employers was $121,520 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $100,464 to $129,504 a year.